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Bella

On Sale July 28th
A special thank you to Thomas and Sandra Kester for generously sponsoring this GJFF event.
August 30, 2026 @ 4:00PM
@ Camelot Cinemas
An Israeli and a Palestinian couple, bound by friendship but divided by borders, race to reach a dove beauty contest.
When Yaki discovers that his only inheritance is a priceless dove, it's already too late. Together with his childhood friend Bilal and their wives, he sets off on a wild road trip across Israel and Palestine to bring her back — crossing checkpoints, crashing a wedding, and racing not to miss the Jerusalem Dove Beauty Pageant. A heartwarming comedy, co-directed by an Israeli and a Palestinian filmmaker.

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About the Film

When Yaki discovers that his only inheritance is a priceless dove, it’s already too late. Together with his childhood friend Bilal and their wives, he sets off on a wild road trip across Israel and Palestine to bring her back — crossing checkpoints, crashing a wedding, and racing not to miss the Jerusalem Dove Beauty Pageant. A heartwarming comedy, co-directed by an Israeli and a Palestinian filmmaker.

Directors Zohar Shachar and Jamal Khalaily are a Jewish Israeli woman and a Palestinian man, both citizens of Israel, who have been creative partners and friends since 2015. Bella is their road movie — the story of a Jewish couple and a Palestinian couple who believe a show pigeon can be the magic cure for all their problems.

“We believe that stories of hope — led by kind, multicultural protagonists — are essential in a world like ours.”
— Zohar Shachar & Jamal Khalaily, Directors

Movie Runtime: 75 minutes
Director: Zohar Shachar & Jamal Khalaily
Language: Hebrew, English, Arabic, French
Genre: Comedy | Drama
Country/Year: Israel & Belgium — 2025
Rating: Not Rated
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48 E Antrim Dr, Greenville, SC 29607, USA

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